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Pope Francis to address UAE's Islamic Council to improve relations between Christians and Muslims
Pope Francis has been invited to address the United Arab Emirates' Islamic council in efforts to improve relations between Christians and Muslims.
11 US States take on Obama administration over transgender bathroom ruling
The 11 states taking on the government accused the federal government of rewriting laws by "administrative fiat."
Sudanese pastor may face death penalty after five month illegal detention
Fears were raised a Sudanese pastor could face the death penalty after the government reportedly planned to charge him with crimes against the state.
Three Iranian Christians remain behind bars after 'excessive bail' set
Three imprisoned Christians in Iran are effectively being kept in jail as their bail is set unusually high, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Tallest cross in English-speaking world can go ahead after lawsuit is ended
Plans to build the tallest cross in the English-speaking world in Corpus Christi, Texas, can move on after lawsuits around its construction came to an end.
Nun dies after being shot in South Sudan
A Slovak nun and medical doctor has died from her injuries after being shot in Yei, South Sudan.
Samoan church leader calls for ban on Muslims
A prominent Christian leader in Samoa in the South Pacific has called for a ban on Muslims entering the republic.
Jimmy Carter: Donald Trump's success is because of 'inherent racism' in US
"Inherent racism" in the American people has been used by Donald Trump to boost his campaign.
Charleston massacre: We will seek death penalty for Dylann Roof, say prosecutors
Roof is accused of murdering nine people during Bible study at Charleston's historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Tony Blair: Only 'proper ground war' can defeat ISIS
A "proper ground war" against ISIS is needed according to former Prime Minster Tony Blair.
China sees sevenfold increase in persecution against Christians
Persecution against Christians in China has increased sevenfold since 2008, according to the latest report by China Aid.
'Let the cries of grief at last fall silent!': Syrian Christian children to pray for peace
Orthodox and Catholic Christian children will take part in a day of prayer for peace in Syria on June 1, it has been announced.
Government to investigate use of British cluster bombs in Yemen
Claims that illegal British-made cluster bombs are being used by Saudi Arabia in the Yemen civil war is being investigated by the UK government.
Most Americans prefer Israel over Palestine
White evangelical Republicans are the most likely to support Israel, while liberal Democrats are among the few to favour Palestine.
Trump's new 'liaison for Christian policy' claims he stopped a tsunami through prayer
Frank Amedia was involved in a bribery scandal and claims to have stopped a tsunami hitting an island in Hawaii through the power of prayer.
Germany: Anti-immigrant AfD walks out of talks with Muslim council
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has walked out of talks with the country's central council for Muslims.